Beverly Ann Guin

Ann Guin, 71, of Stanley, N.C., after a courageous battle with cancer, gained her wings on March 16.

Ann was born in Natchez, MS to Kenneth Graves and Emma Mae Ketteringham Graves. Ann attended Cathedral School, Martin JH and Natchez Adams HS before studying business administration at Copiah-Lincoln College, afterwards going to work in the banking industry.

Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Ed Guin and grandson Padraic Guin, and is survived by her sister Debbie Byrd (David), brother Tommy Graves (Lissa), daughter Kymberly Belk (T.J.), son Royce Guin (Courtney), granddaughters Olivia Belk and Molly Guin.

Lovingly called “Boo Boo” or “Annie Boo” by her family, and Gigi by her grandchildren, Ann was a firecracker from the very beginning. Ann always liked to do things her own way, and it was always better that way because she always had the best ideas, especially for having an adventure or impromptu party. Ann knew how to turn anything into a good time and was always ready with a smile and “let’s do it!”. Ann didn’t know the word “can’t”. If she was interested in something she would soon become the expert. Her interest in fresh honey turned into her own apiary with thousands of bees and fresh honey for all.

Ann was a highly artistic person and enjoyed expressing herself through watercolors, stained glass, basket weaving, sewing and crotchet. Ann’s granddaughters spent many hours crafting and painting with her.

Above all, Ann was the center of our lives, our own queen bee. Ann was “home”, it didn't matter where you were, as long as you were with her, she made you feel safe and cared for.

“Ray of sunshine” is something I hear often to describe her and she certainly knew no strangers. Generous, affectionate, loving, feisty, she was the most vibrant and alive person. We will never forget her beautiful, sweet face and kind soul. To say she will be missed doesn’t come close to the depths of our sorrow in losing our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

There will be a private service and donations to Hospice Foundation of America would be appreciated.